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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through First Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At that time this book was written, who was the Emperor?
(a) Charles.
(b) Bernard.
(c) Louis.
(d) John.

2. When are Adso and William traveling in ‘First Day’?
(a) December.
(b) February.
(c) January.
(d) November.

3. Where was the apostolic seat?
(a) Avignon.
(b) The Vatican.
(c) Rome.
(d) Tuscany.

4. When is Adso writing this book?
(a) At the end of his life.
(b) In the mid-1350s.
(c) Immediately after the events.
(d) Directly following William’s death.

5. When does Matins take place?
(a) Around 6 p.m.
(b) Before 7 p.m.
(c) At 4:30 p.m.
(d) Between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time this book was written, who was the Pope?

2. Why has William come to the monastery?

3. In what year do the events of the book take place?

4. What is the first monk Adso and William meet looking for?

5. What is William’s nationality?

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